FRIENDSHIP OF SALEM
Salem, MA – This is the replica of the original “Friendship of Salem” that was built in 1796 – 1797 by the shipbuilder Enos Briggs, who also built the frigate Essex. This replica was built by the Scarano Shipyard in Albany, NY. It is made with some modern materials to meet Coast Guard requirements.
The original Friendship sailed 15 times around to world trading for spices, sugar, coffee, pepper, and other goods. While returning from Archangel, Russia during the War of 1812 she was captured by the British and sold at auction in London, England.
Beginning in 1626, Salem became an important seaport with much trade and fishing done from this port. During the Revolution, many of the patriot seaman turned to privateering to help the war effort. During the Revolution 158 privateering vessels captured 445 British vessels. These privateering profits help to increase the fortunes of many of the post war merchants.
You can tour this ship and see what a old time sailing ship look like.
Info: http://www.nps.gov/archive/sama/indepth/pdfs/Friendship.pdf
Labels: Sailing Ship, Salem MA
posted by Bill @ 6:40 AM
3 Comments:
You really caught the sky beautifully in that picture, I used to live down by Pickering Wharf! Thanks for your advice on the K-Stones, I'm sticking to water right now(-:
Just like with car styles, they sure don't build ships like they used too! The "Friendship of Salem" is a work of art!
This is a beautiful ship - but why cut out its reflection? How about going back on a calm day and giving us the reflection only?
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